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Charles Kocsis is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Mining Engineering at the University of Utah, where he also serves as Director of the RMCOEH Mining Safety Program and holds the Western Presidential Endowed Chair in Mining Safety & Health. His work bridges 25 years of mining-industry experience with 11 years in academia, focusing on mine ventilation, safety training using virtual reality, and thermal management systems.
- Director, RMCOEH Mining Safety Program
- Professor & Chair, Department of Mining Engineering
- Western Presidential Endowed Chair in Mining Safety & Health
Research interests center on Mining Safety, Mine Ventilation Systems, and Underground Climatic Control. His projects include real-time dust monitoring via photoacoustic spectroscopy, pressure balancing in coal mines, and sustainable cooling strategies for hot underground environments. Recent work explores the adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to mitigate diesel particulate exposure.
Key trends in his publications (2021–2025) emphasize real-time environmental monitoring, ventilation system optimization, and virtual reality applications for safety training. Awards include the Western Presidential Endowed Chair, highlighting his leadership in mining safety research.
- Western Presidential Endowed Chair in Mining Safety & Health
Kocsis leads the Center for Mine Safety and Health, leveraging virtual reality for advanced training. His grants support projects like the Mine Ventilation Research Program and pilot funding for diesel particulate matter studies.
